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    The Microsoft patch management guide for admins

    Microsoft recently added WSUS to its deprecation list. Now that the battle-tested patch management tool's days are numbered, what are the alternatives from the company?

    By Adam Fowler • March 19, 2025
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    Expert Advice // Windows Server 2025 deep dive

    Learn how the Windows Server 2025 editions differ

    See what's been gained -- and lost -- in Microsoft's latest version of its server OS before you plan a migration from your existing workloads.

    By • March 18, 2025
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    What is security automation?

    Security automation uses technology to remove high-volume manual processes from security operations to detect cyberthreats, which saves time by integrating different workflows into repeatable processes.

    By • March 18, 2025
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    Kubernetes automation: Use cases and tools to know

    Kubernetes automation simplifies the configuration, deployment and management of prepackaged container components supporting business apps, but it's not recommended in all cases.

    By • March 18, 2025
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    GitHub Actions supply chain attack spotlights CI/CD risks

    Experts say a GitHub Actions vulnerability should renew enterprises' attention to securing build pipelines the same way they secure production environments.

    By • March 17, 2025
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    IT automation vs. orchestration: Key differences

    As complementary technologies, automation defines each repetitive task to be performed, while orchestration assembles arrays of individual tasks to accomplish complex workflows.

    By Stephen Bigelow • March 17, 2025
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    What is pipelining?

    Pipelining is the process of a computer processor executing computer instructions as separate stages.

    By Rahul Awati, Gavin Wright • March 17, 2025
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    What is task automation?

    Task automation uses technology to perform repetitive or routine tasks automatically, improving efficiency, minimizing mistakes and reducing errors.

    By • March 12, 2025
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    March Patch Tuesday fixes 6 Windows zero-day exploits

    All the vulnerabilities that had been actively exploited in the wild will get resolved quickly by deploying the Windows cumulative update for this month.

    By • March 12, 2025
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    ServiceNow agentic AI acquisitions set pace for enterprises

    The combination of Moveworks and Cuein has industry analysts looking ahead to the next stage of enterprise agentic AI development and data management.

    By • March 11, 2025
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    What is an automation engineer and how do you become one?

    An automation engineer designs and develops autonomous systems to manage repetitive tasks and improve efficiency and productivity.

    By • March 11, 2025
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    Analysts: IBM-LzLabs suit a cautionary tale for IT buyers

    A U.K. court ruled that an LzLabs subsidiary breached IBM license terms, a reminder to IT orgs to do careful research before choosing a vendor, according to industry watchers.

    By • March 10, 2025
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    What is computer memory and what are the different types?

    Memory is the electronic holding place for the instructions and data a computer needs to reach quickly. It's where information is stored for immediate use.

    By Stephen Bigelow, Alexander Gillis • March 6, 2025
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    What is tool sprawl? Explaining how IT teams can avoid it

    Tool sprawl is the accumulation of many IT tools by an organization, leading to inefficiency and data siloing.

    By Madeleine Streets • March 5, 2025
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    What is root cause analysis?

    Root cause analysis (RCA) is a method for understanding the underlying cause of an observed or experienced incident.

    By Robert Sheldon, Alexander Gillis • March 4, 2025
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    JFrog integrates with Hugging Face, Nvidia; intros JFrog ML

    The partnership aims to give developers a clearer guide on safe models. It also aims to ensure enterprise-grade safety and security with the deployment of open models.

    By • March 4, 2025
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    How to set up Docker containers on Windows Server

    Docker started on the Linux OS, but Windows containers based on this technology can bring numerous benefits to the enterprise. Here's how to get started.

    By • March 3, 2025
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    10 steps to develop your IT automation strategy

    Setting business goals, establishing governance practices, identifying and deploying the right tools, and providing training are the foundations of a sound IT automation strategy.

    By Stephen Bigelow • March 3, 2025
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    What is the Agile test automation pyramid?

    The Agile test automation pyramid is a graphical strategy guide for implementing automated software testing.

    By • Feb. 27, 2025
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    What is a domain controller?

    A domain controller is a server that processes requests for authentication from users and computers within a computer domain.

    By Peter Loshin, Gavin Wright • Feb. 27, 2025
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    New Relic takes partnership tack for agentic AI

    New Relic users say its collaborative approach to agentic AI, revamped AIOps tools and pricing model will make it easier to explore fresh forms of automation.

    By • Feb. 25, 2025
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    What is Active Directory Domain (AD Domain)?

    An Active Directory domain (AD domain) is a collection of objects within a Microsoft Active Directory network. An object can be a single user or a group, or it can be a hardware component, such as a computer or printer. Each domain holds a database containing object identity information.

    By Ben Rubenstein, Rahul Awati, Stephen Bigelow • Feb. 25, 2025
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    IT process automation: 6 examples to boost efficiency

    A variety of software offerings, increasingly infused with AI, can help an IT shop become more productive, from handling service requests to conducting user satisfaction surveys.

    By • Feb. 25, 2025
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    What is Microsoft?

    Microsoft is the world's largest vendor of computer software and a leading provider of cloud computing services, video games, computer and gaming hardware, search and other online services.

    By Rahul Awati, Andy Patrizio, Stephen Bigelow • Feb. 24, 2025
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    What is continuous deployment (CD)?

    Continuous deployment (CD) is a strategy for software development and releases in which every code change is automatically run through a pipeline of tests and inspections before being pushed into production.

    By Kinza Yasar, Stephen Bigelow • Feb. 21, 2025